Casa Pia vs Benfica Prediction: The Eagles Are After Three Points And Three Points They Will Swoop!

Casa Pia will host Benfica at the Estadio Municipal de Rio Maiorin the 26th round of the Primeira Liga. 

Casa Pia have performed above expectations this season for a team of their caliber. With nine games left to spare, Os Gansos will be seeking to steer clear away from the relegation zone, having maintained a six-point cushion over the drop zone. Benfica, on the other hand, have their eyes set on the top spot and will be aiming for maximum points in this one.

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between Casa Pia vs. Benfica, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Casa Pia

Form: LDWWL

Casa Pia's sole aim this season is to keep their heads above water in the top flight. With nine games left on the clock, Goncalo Santos is banking on his team to rack up vital points to stay afloat, especially since they're sitting pretty with a comfortable six-point buffer above the drop zone.

However, a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Estrela Amadora at the Estádio José Gomes was the complete opposite of what Santos had anticipated, as not only did they drop three points, but it also spelled an end to their shortlived resurgence, which witnessed them go on a three-match unbeaten run after being on a five-match winless run (L4 D1).

With 27 points amassed in 25 matches played, Casa Pia currently sits in eleventh place in the Primeira Liga level on points with tenth-placed Famalicao and one point adrift of eighth-placed Gil Vicente.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Batista; Tchamba, Varela, Zolotic; Larrazabal, Mukendi, Roberto, Lelo; Lameiras, Andrade, Moreira

Benfica

Form: WLWWD

Benfica achieved a monumental victory in the second leg of the Europa League round of 16 against Rangers on Thursday night, winning 1-0 on the road to secure a spot in the quarter-finals. This was their first win in Scotland since 1960.

Before that, they clinched a comfortable 3-1 league victory against Estoril Praia at home, rebounding from a morale-sapping 5-0 loss against rivals FC Porto away from home. The Eagles are currently on a two-match winless run away from home (L1 D1) and will be aiming to return to winning ways against a side they've avoided defeating in their last three matches (W2 D1).

With 61 points amassed in 25 matches played, Benfica currently sits in second place, one point adrift of first-placed Sporting CP and two points ahead of third-placed FC Porto. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Trubin; Aursnes, Silva, Otamendi, Bah; Kokcu, Luis, Silva; Di Maria, Neres, Leonardo

Match Facts

• Casa Pia have failed to win their last three matches against Benfica, suffering two defeats during this period.
• Benfica have suffered just two defeats in their last thirteen matches across all competitions.
• Casa Pia averages 0.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Benfica averages 1.92 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 3 meetings, Casa Pia has won 0 times, Benfica has won 2 times, and there has been 1 draw with the goal difference being 5-1 in favor of Benfica. 

Expert Betting Tips

The team from the capital, Benfica, has shown remarkable form away from home, winning nine of their last twelve matches. They enter this match seeking to record their second consecutive win, which might see them occupy first place heading into the international break. That's if Sporting CP were to suffer a setback in their match this evening, making this a must-win.

The Eagles have been the superior side in this fixture, and we expect them to cruise to a commanding win against a side that has left much to be desired when playing at home. Therefore, we anticipate supporting them in the Asian Handicap (-1.5), given that this has been the case in nine of their last eleven league matches.

• Asian Handicap - Benfica -1.5 for 2.04
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.84
• Correct Score - Casa Pia 0:3 Benfica for 5.40